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WOODS ADJUSTMENTS

PARKING BRAKE

Park machine on a smooth level surface.
Support the machine with the rear wheels off the
ground, using jack stands or equivalent. DO NOT
rely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks.
1. Remove rear wheels.
2. Measure spring length O with parking brake N in
the OFF position.
3. Move parking brake N to the ON position and
measure length of spring O again. When spring
deects 3/8" it is properly adjusted.
4. If adjustment is required, return parking brake N
to the OFF position.
5. Disconnect one end of rod M at the brake and
loosen jam nut.
6. Adjust rod M in or out as required until 3/8" de-
ection in brake spring O is achieved with park-
ing brake N in the ON position.
7. Reconnect rod M and retighten jam nut.
8. Repeat steps 2-7 on opposite side of machine.
9. Replace wheels and tighten wheel nuts.
Parking brake assembly (tire and deck not shown
for clarity - brake in ON position).
This adjustment will cause the brake springs to
stretch 3/8" when the parking brake is in the ON posi-
tion, providing the correct parking brake force without
overloading the brake arm.
NOTE: Parking brake must be in the OFF position to
properly seat brake drums.

CONTROL LEVERS

There are two mounting positions for the control
levers, upper and lower. The lower position works
well for most people. Taller operators may need the
upper position.
To adjust the height of the control levers:
- Remove bolts A and nuts B.
- Align holes in control lever D with appropriate
holes in traction lever bracket C.
- Install bolts A and nuts B.
The upper mounting hole for the control levers is
slotted to allow fore-aft adjustment and to allow
alignment of the levers.
To adjust or align the control levers:
- Loosen nuts B.
- Adjust control lever position.
- Tighten nuts B.